India, Sept. 15 -- Fleeting Thoughts By Ashvini Ranjan

By definition, the term "gridlock" refers to a severe traffic jam where an entire network of intersecting roads grinds to an absolute standstill. Unlike standard heavy traffic, where vehicles move however slowly, gridlock brings total motionlessness because cars and other vehicles physically block one another's paths. To this, add a few impatient drivers to the mix and the lock snaps shut tight.

Hunsur Road in Mysuru is a high-stakes thoroughfare, serving as both a busy inter-city highway and the main access route to the city's largest industrial area, Hootagalli and Hebbal. Simply put, it's a busy road. Turning onto it from a side street like Gokulam Road isn't just tricky; it's a ...